Help me choose a child theme?

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I am very new to WordPress/Studiopress and do not know much about blogging (besides all the fantastic blogs that I have read).

I have just installed the Genesis framework and am trying to decide which child theme to use - and really do not know where to start!

I am creating a lifestyle blog and would like the following on my website
- my logo/social media icons and search bar at the top
- links to different categories (about me, travel, DIY etc)
- a slider with pictures I have chosen
- small icons with some text from my posts
- space for future advertising
- 'connect with me' and social media icons down the bottom

- my logo/social media icons and search bar at the top - built in functionality, (or the simple social icons plugin)
- links to different categories (about me, travel, DIY etc) - built in functionality in all themes
- a slider with pictures I have chosen - you'll need a theme with a home page widget area
- small icons with some text from my posts - built in functionality - thumbnails with content excerpts
- space for future advertising - built in functionality in the sidebar, or a widget area.
- ‘connect with me’ and social media icons down the bottom - social sharing plugin.

Take a look at the Centric Pro theme by StudioPress, or the Swank theme by Pretty Darn Cute Design